![](https://abc17news.b-cdn.net/abc17news.com/2022/08/HOPPOCK-DAVID-375x225.jpg)
Man charged in Boone County with trying to get explicit photos of girl
A 33-year-old man was charged over the weekend with attempted child enticement in Boone County.
Continue ReadingA 33-year-old man was charged over the weekend with attempted child enticement in Boone County.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new school year is approaching as Mid-Missouri families deal with inflation. There are still ways to save money on last-minute back-to-school purchases. In Columbia, PowerHouse Community Development plans to host a back-to-school bash Friday from 2 until 6 p.m. at the MU Health Pavilion on Ash Street. Children that attend the
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inflation is still working to average itself out, however national gas prices have now dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March of 2022, according to AAA. The most recent AAA gas price map shows, the national average at $3.95 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel and $3.54
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia swore Roy Lovelady in as their new third ward city council member on Saturday. The ceremony took place in City Hall council chambers at 9 a.m. during the City of Columbia special Saturday meeting. Prior to the swearing-in ceremony, beginning at 8:30 a.m. residents had the opportunity to
Continue ReadingColumbia man charged after hitting a man on a phone at the Boone County Jail.
Continue ReadingWitnesses told a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy that they saw Foney kicking a pitbull, drag it across the ground and slam it against the side of a vehicle, according to a probable cause statement.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County’s new prosecutor wants the office to refocus its efforts on investigating and pursuing shooting and homicide cases. Roger Johnson said the 14 lawyers that make up the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office have 26 homicide cases to deal with right now. Each one of them, Johnson said, compounds the work the
Continue ReadingCheck back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri plans to collect donations Friday for Boone County students. Workers will host the Pack School Pantries Food & Fund Drive at the Columbia Mall in the northeast parking lot near Wendy’s from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The donations are expected to go to
Continue ReadingMissouri Task Force 1 is on the way back to Columbia after they received their demobilization orders Thursday morning.
Continue ReadingCheck back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingAshland police are looking for the people responsible for cutting a hole in the wall of a pharmacy to get inside early Thursday.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An organization that helps people fight substance abuse disorders will gather in Columbia Thursday and Friday. The Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers (MCRSP) is scheduled to hold its Central Region Conference at the Stoney Creek Hotel. Events and speakers are expected to start at 8 a.m. and run through 4 p.m.
Continue ReadingFollowing a viral video of a little leaguer getting hit in the head by a pitch and then hugging the pitcher, it’s helpful to know which helmets are best for kids to keep them safe.
Continue ReadingCheck back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingA Columbia is facing multiple charges after he allegedly damaged 705 cars by breaking their windows over several days at A1 Auto.
Continue ReadingThe Boone County Sheriff’s Office is warning about the latest phone scam where scammers are posing as a deputy and attempting to steal the victim’s money.
Continue ReadingCheck back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingA Koshkonong, Missouri man who allegedly stole over $8,000 worth of merchandise from the Midway Antique Mall on Sunday morning was arrested and charged on Monday.
Continue ReadingThe City of Columbia has announced three finalists in their search for a new fire chief for the Columbia Fire Department.
Continue Reading